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Explainers, analyses, and essays on government policies, and political trends and movements around the continent

“Starrgirl”: Ayra Starr Trades Becoming for Being

In Starrgirl, Ayra Starr does not ask you to reconsider Ayra Starr. She assumes you already know who she is and expects you to keep up. The title alone sends listeners a message before they press play. Her first two records were titled around age — 19 & Dangerous introduced a fearless, fast-talking teenager; The […]

Anjola Akinmade

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4 days ago

“Starrgirl”: Ayra Starr Trades Becoming for Being

“Blessings” Review: Chukwuebuka Ibeh Tells a Tale of Sexuality, Family, and Love

Against the backdrop of a patriarchal, oppressive society that denies self-expression and condemns homosexuality, a young boy grapples with the truth of his authentic self. Nigerian writer Chukwuebuka Ibeh’s debut novel, Blessings, takes readers on a moving journey through the struggles of a young protagonist, Obiefuna, as he navigates the complexities of identity, societal expectations, […]

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2 years ago

“Blessings” Review: Chukwuebuka Ibeh Tells a Tale of Sexuality, Family, and Love

Review: “Afamefuna” Leaves Many Questions Unanswered

Masquerade dances, titled men wearing the Ozo cap, talking drums, and celebratory noises at the center of which is Chief Afamefuna (Stan Nze), opens the film. However, this festive atmosphere is suddenly disrupted by the discovery of a dead body, foreshadowing the investigative plot that Afamefuna is about to take on. Afam is brought to […]

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2 years ago

Review: “Afamefuna” Leaves Many Questions Unanswered

Obasanjo’s Internet – Ope Adedeji

Did you know that there are approximately 4.66 billion active Internet users worldwide? Can you imagine all the different ways in which we all use the internet? Obasanjo’s Internet is our interview series where we speak to some of our Internet favorites on how they relate to the Internet and what it means to them […]

Damilola Oyeleke

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2 years ago

Obasanjo’s Internet – Ope Adedeji

Nigerian Lives: 5 Women Talk About Getting Abortions

The Society of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians of Nigeria estimates that each year, about 20,000 Nigerian women die from unsafe abortions. In a world where technological and medical advancements continue to progress at a rapid rate, it is concerning that many countries, including Nigeria, maintain strict and restrictive laws governing access to abortion.  Access to safe […]

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2 years ago

Nigerian Lives: 5 Women Talk About Getting Abortions

Why Afrobeats is Struggling

by  Chibuzo Emmanuel Post-pandemic 2021 was supposed to usher Afrobeats’ unimpeachable ascent to global prominence. Confined indoors during the peak of lockdown measures in 2020, exasperated listeners sought haven in new musical terrains, eager to break free from the monotony of their usual music rotations. Afrobeats, renowned for its supple melodies and beguiling rhythms, soon […]

Culture Custodian Editorial Team

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2 years ago

Why Afrobeats is Struggling
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